GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| vulgar | lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse |